Knights of Columbus hosts a fundraiser featuring quality new and used power tools, hand tools, ladders and other construction items. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 5257 Hammond Bay Rd. Cash only.

Saturday Night Dance Society hosts its November dance from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Departure Bay Activity Centre, 1415 Wingrove St. Tickets at Petro-Cananda (Country Club Centre) or the Smoke Shop, 38b Commercial St. or by calling 250-585-4154.

VanIsle Fiddlers is a weekly gathering that welcomes fiddlers and all acoustic musicians. Learn traditional music in a fun, multi-age group. Every Thursday at Scout Hut. Groups run at 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. 250-591-3913.

Nanaimo Men’s Centre hosts Dads Make a Difference program Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. at the Princess Royal Family Centre at 260 Irwin St. 250-716-1551.

Princess patricia veterans interested in creating a PPCLI Association Chapter in Nanaimo are invited to call 250-754-4897 or 250-754-3703. Once established, funds will be raised to help injured Afghan war veterans who have returned to Canada.

Paradise Isle Seniors at 201 Albert St. hosts a light lunch, pool tables, crib tournament, arts groups and other activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday. Group is looking for new members. 250-754-9566.

Suicide Bereavement Support Group. Monthly adult meeting for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Meets first Wednesday of every month. Call 250-753-2495 for more information.

Gamblers Anonymous meetings are held from 7-8 p.m. every Tuesday at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, Rm. G-092.

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